What are the best areas for solar in Montana?

The top-rated areas for solar in Montana are ZIP 59634 (score: 100/100), ZIP 59718 (score: 85/100), ZIP 59106 (score: 84/100). Rankings are based on walkability, median household income, population density, and existing competition.

What makes a good location for solar?

A strong location for solar combines high walkability (foot traffic), solid median income (spending power), sufficient population density, and manageable competition. Our opportunity score weighs all four factors on a 0–100 scale.

How does Montana compare to other states for solar?

Montana averages 75/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a good market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Solar Panel Costs in Montana

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and solar installers competition.

The top markets here average $82,805 in household income, with 20.1 existing solar installers per ZIP. ZIP 59634 leads at 100, $120,881 median income, zero existing solar installers.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging

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#	ZIP Code	Score	Walkability	Median Income	Solar Installers
#1	ZIP 59634 Pop. 5.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$120,881	0
#2	ZIP 59718 Pop. 44 Thousand	85 Excellent	—	$91,852	36
#3	ZIP 59106 Pop. 20 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$122,374	13
#4	ZIP 59714 Pop. 24 Thousand	83 Excellent	—	$89,217	21
#5	ZIP 59019 Pop. 4.3 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,905	0
#6	ZIP 59715 Pop. 39 Thousand	79 Good	—	$85,000	19
#7	ZIP 59102 Pop. 49 Thousand	76 Good	—	$75,140	19
#8	ZIP 59804 Pop. 7.9 Thousand	74 Good	—	$74,877	0
#9	ZIP 59270 Pop. 8.8 Thousand	72 Good	—	$68,031	0
#10	ZIP 59601 Pop. 32 Thousand	71 Good	—	$70,502	17
#11	ZIP 59875 Pop. 4.1 Thousand	70 Good	—	$64,806	0
#12	ZIP 59037 Pop. 2.3 Thousand	70 Good	—	$103,292	0
#13	ZIP 59901 Pop. 62 Thousand	69 Good	—	$70,391	56
#14	ZIP 59912 Pop. 16 Thousand	69 Good	—	$73,515	15
#15	ZIP 59602 Pop. 30 Thousand	69 Good	—	$87,841	11
#16	ZIP 59079 Pop. 3.9 Thousand	68 Good	—	$65,851	0
#17	ZIP 59101 Pop. 42 Thousand	68 Good	—	$58,165	18
#18	ZIP 59808 Pop. 23 Thousand	68 Good	—	$76,795	13
#19	ZIP 59859 Pop. 4.2 Thousand	68 Good	—	$61,667	0
#20	ZIP 59803 Pop. 18 Thousand	67 Good	—	$108,992	3

Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across Montana, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $82,805 in household income. The common thread: solar demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.

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